The Duchess of Malfi

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Synopsis

A classic tragedy of lust, passion and political intrigue, the play takes place in the Italian city of Amalfi in the 17th century. When the Duchess marries outside of her class, scandal ensues and her incestuously obsessed brother is enraged. He proceeds to disown her and, in the process, ignites a fuse that leads to intrigue, madness and murder.